Ligabue [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. Balliamo Sul Mondo
2. Bambolina E Barracuda
3. Piccola Stella Senza Ciel
4. Marlon Brando E Sempre Lu
5. Non E Tempo Per Noi
6. Bar Mario
7. Sogni Di R&R
8. Radio Radianti
9. Freddo Cane In Questa Pal
10. Angelo Della Nebbia
11. Figlio D'un Cane

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Warner Germany.

Ligabue,Ligabue,Wea,Italian,World Music
Nome e Cognome
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Reminds me of my trip to Rome
  • Its a little better than 3 but...
Nome e Cognome
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ASIN: B000BAVTPO
Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. Giorno Dei Giorni
  3. Happy Hour
  4. Amore Conta
  5. Cosa Vuoi Che Sia
  6. Donne lo Sanno
  7. Lettera a G
  8. Vivere a Orecchio
  9. Giorno Per Giorno
  10. Pite di Me
  11. Sono Qui Per l'Amore

Album Description

Three years after the release of the successful 'Fuori Come Va', this Italian Rocker is back with a brand New Work. 11 autobiographical songs and a lot of potential hits such as 'L'Amore Conta', 'Lettera G', 'Le Donne Lo Sanno' & 'Happy Hour'. Wea. 2005.

Album Details

Three Years after the Release of the Successful 2002 Studio Album "Fuori Come Va" and the Live Document "Giro D'italia", the Italian Rocker Returned in 2005 with this Set of 11 Autobiographical Songs. Among the Outstanding Songs Are "l'amore Conta", "Lettera G", "le Donne Lo Sanno" and "Happy Hour".

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Reminds me of my trip to Rome.......2006-11-10

I was in Rome this summer with my husband and songs from this CD played often on the radio and on Italian MTV. Thankfully a merchant wrote down the name of the artist when I inquired about the song and I was only able to find the CD for purchase at [...] so I am a very pleased customer.

3 out of 5 stars Its a little better than 3 but..........2006-07-20

After the release of his live album you would think Ligabue would move to a more intricate musical direction but instead he delivers a steady guitar driven rock record with solid production values... it does fall short of some of his previous material but not that far off, happy hour is probably that low point but still has more rock n roll in it than some of the stuff coming out in the US market... So if you like LIGA its worth listening to
Giro d'Italia
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wow...
Giro d'Italia
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Manufacturer: Warner Italy
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ASIN: B00011TJLY
Release Date: 2003-11-26

Tracks:

  1. Piccola Stella Senza Cielo
  2. Si Viene E Si V
  3. Giorgno Di Dolore Che Uno Ha
  4. Sogni Di R&R
  5. Walter il Mago
  6. Vivo Morto O X
  7. Camera Con Vista Sul Deserto
  8. Miss Mondo '99
  9. Tutte le Strade Portano a Te
  10. Questa la Mia Vita

Tracks:

  1. Voglio Volere
  2. Sarn Bel Souvenir
  3. Una Vita da Mediano
  4. Angelo Della Nebbia
  5. Ho Messo Via
  6. Baby un Mondo Super
  7. Tu Che Conosci il Cielo
  8. Eri Bellissima
  9. Metti in Circolo il Tuo Amore
  10. Tutti Vogliono Viaggiare in Prima
  11. Tra Palco Realt

Album Details

Double CD Recorded Live During their Italian Tour in 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wow..........2005-04-28

I wasn't sure if I should get this CD, as I don't speak Italian, but I decided to, and I am so glad I did that it angers me to think that I almost didn't buy it because of the language barrier... when in reality good music surpasses it.

i admit that this set is a bit pricey... but it's 100% worth it.

Also, the fact that it's a live recording may throw you off... but think of it more as a greatest hits album, as the sound quality is surprisingly good, and there is a minimal amount of crowd noise.

This CD is a must have for anyone that likes Italian music, or adult alternative/rock in general.
Fuori Come Va?
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Second best Ligabue is still pretty good
  • Classic ligabue style
Fuori Come Va?
Ligabue
Manufacturer: WEA International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000067FSI
Release Date: 2006-11-09

Tracks:

  1. Nato Per Me
  2. Tutti Vogliono Viaggiare in Prima
  3. Ti Sento
  4. Questa E' la Mia Vita
  5. Tu Che Conosci il Cielo
  6. Campo Delle Lucciole
  7. Voglio Volere
  8. Eri Bellissima
  9. Libera Uscita
  10. Tutte le Strade Portano a Te
  11. In Pieno Rock 'N' Roll
  12. Chissa' Se in Cielo Passano Gli Who

Album Details

After the Success of 'miss Mondo', the Italian Rocker is Back with an Album that Will Satisfy all his Fans. Pure Rock and Melodic Moments for this Mature Album Abound. Includes the Single 'questa E' La Mia Vita' that Ligabue Wrote for a Soundtrack to his Film.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Second best Ligabue is still pretty good.......2003-09-05

The first two songs on the album, Sono Nato Per Me and Fuori Come Va, are as good as anything Ligabue's ever done, classic rock with a great beat and melody, and the sound quality is a lot better than on some of Ligabue's earlier albums. The quality of songs slips afterward, however, and Ligabue just seems tired, both his voice, with a lot of sliding off at the end of notes, and his songwriting, in which he seems to be repeating himself. Il Campo delle Lucciole, in particular, really sounds like a second rate version of Balliamo Sul Mondo from his first album.

If you are already a Ligabue fan, you will find this album enjoyable, but disappointing. If you are new to this classic Italian rocker, you'd be better off trying either Ligabue, his first album, or Buon Cumpleanno Elvis first, since both are superior efforts. Still, this is better than most American rock, and the first two songs alone make it worth a listen.

4 out of 5 stars Classic ligabue style.......2002-08-25

Ligabue's latest release has several short comings that caused it to lose the fifth star in my book. While vacationing in italy i found myself channel surfing one day and i saw a live ligabue concert on rai due. I immediately fell in love with the bands sound and character, as well as zanny yet powerful songs. However many of the songs rely heavily on slang and play on words, which makes understanding very difficult for the average american listener. Also many of the best songs are explained much more in depth by their music video, and as i have yet to see an italian song on MTV...However ligabue is good enough that their lyrics do not need to be understood, the music can just carry you away.
Verdi: Falstaff
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 3 Great Knights
  • Wonderful Recording
Verdi: Falstaff

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B000787WWE
Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

  1. Falstaff!
  2. Sei Polli: Sei Scellini
  3. Ehi! Paggio! Andante A Impendervi
  4. Alice
  5. Fulgida Alice! Amor T'Offro
  6. E' Un Ribaldo, Un Furbo, Un Ladro
  7. Pst, Pst, Nannetta
  8. Falstaff M'Ha Canzonata
  9. Torno All'Assalto
  10. Udrai Quanta Egli Sfoggia
  11. Siam Pentiti E Contriti
  12. Reverenza!
  13. Alice E Mia!
  14. V'Assista Il Cielo!
  15. In me Vedete Un Uom
  16. E' Sogno? O Realta?
  17. Presenteremo Un Bill
  18. Ola! Ned! Will!
  19. Alfin T'Ho Colto
  20. Voi Mi Celiate
  21. Al Ladro!
  22. Se T'Agguanto!

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  1. Ehi! Taverniere!
  2. Reverenza. La Bella Alice
  3. Non Dubitar, Tu Sposerai Mia Figlia
  4. Dal Labbro Il Canto
  5. Una, Due, Tre, Quattro
  6. Ninfe! Elfi! Silfi! Doridi! Sirene!
  7. Alto La!
  8. Ogni Sorta Di Gente Dozzinale
  9. Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
  10. Tutto Nel Mondo E Burla

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 3 Great Knights.......2007-04-29

I have owned this recoring for 35 years on vinyl and CD and also saw Sir Georg and Sir Geraint in the Zeffirelli production at Covent Garden: it has always been my favourite version of my favourite Verdi. Sir Georg brings brilliance and sparkle as well as lyrical loveliness to the snatches of melody and Sir Geraint's is a richly rounded portrait of Sir John. The highlight of the recording is the duet with Robert Merill, terminating in Falstaff arriving "in his Sunday" best: the violin melody here is a delight.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful Recording .......2006-07-23

If you love this opera, which I do, then this recording must be a part of your collection. I gave it four out five stars only because Solti seems to be confusing energy with a bombastic approach. There's nothing subtle here about the conducting.

Soloists are first class and what a cast it is.

I have another reservation abou the recording and that has to do with engineering. The recorded sound is at times muddy. There's distortion too here and there which have to do with the master tape used. It's an old recording but it is too bad Decca couldn't find a better master.
For War Child
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • pavarotti & friends for war child
  • Wonderfully diverse
  • Incredibly life-affirming! Musical diversity at its best.
For War Child

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ASIN: B00000429Q
Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

  1. Holy Mother
  2. Saint Teresa
  3. I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
  4. New York, New York
  5. My Love (Il volo)
  6. Run, Baby, Run
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  8. Angel
  9. Ave Maria
  10. Spirito
  11. Third Degree
  12. Don Giovanni: La ci darem la mano
  13. Le ragazze fanno grandi sogni
  14. Granada
  15. Mediterranean Sundance
  16. Gesu bambino
  17. Live Like Horses

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars pavarotti & friends for war child.......2003-12-28

I'm still looking for this album in karaoke DVD version, but I still don't found it at all. So, please tell me, where I can get it. Thanks.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderfully diverse.......2001-02-11

Recorded live from the Parco Novi Sad, in Modena Italy, on 20 June 1996, this is another of Pavarotti's wonderful concerts to benefit children who are caught up in the horrors of war. Some of the worlds best performers have gotten together for a diverse musical experience that defies language barriers, as well as musical genres. Practically everything is covered on this album. From rock, pop, classical, blues, sacred, jazz and latin...it's all here. Whatever your musical preference, this is an album that should appeal to all in it's diversity, and considering the worthy cause, a necessity for music lovers. And where else will you be able to hear Pavarotti exercising his chops with the likes of Eric Clapton, Liza Minelli, Sheryl Crow, Jon Secada, Joan Osborne and Elton John! And speaking of Sheryl Crow, you cannot miss her singing a Mozart opera aria with Pavarotti. She is truly amazing...who would have believed it. She more than holds her own with the maestro. This is a must have.

4 out of 5 stars Incredibly life-affirming! Musical diversity at its best........1999-06-12

This CD has two levels of depth. Listen to it as blend of Euro-pop and US big-names, THEN try again.

"Holy Mother" travels from its prayer for strength to the junked-out streets screaming for survival in "Saint Teresa". On the journey continues to Elton's "Live Like Horses"-- his personal tribute to Versace. There, the classical truly melds with contemporary anthem-- and begs us to be free of our self imposed fences and walls. Food for thought and music to soothe the soul. This collection helped me survive my dear niece's suicide.

Thank you Pavarotti!
Ligabue
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Legend Begins
Ligabue
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Manufacturer: Wea
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ASIN: B00000IHLY
Release Date: 1999-02-25

Tracks:

  1. Balliamo Sul Mondo
  2. Bambolina E Barracuda
  3. Piccola Stella Senza Cielo
  4. Marlon Brando empre Lui
  5. Non E' Tempo Per Noi
  6. Bar Mario
  7. Songi Di R&R
  8. Radio Radianti
  9. Freddo Cane in Questa Palude
  10. Angelo Della Nebbia
  11. Figlio d'Un Cane

Album Description

Warner Germany.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Legend Begins.......2000-08-28

First of all, I have to repeat that this guy is great, has an incredible sense of armony, like Sting, somehow has; there are certain kind of guys which music flows trough their veins, and Ligabue is one of them. This album is Liga's first one, and has great songs that he still plays on his shows, truly classics, like Bambolina and Piccolla Stella Senza Cielo. Also, probably the most positive song ever, called Balliamo Sul Mondo (We dance over the world). It has so much energy. However, I have only given this Album 4 stars because of the rough, low sound, considering that is not such an old album (1990). A remaster wouldn't be a bad idea. I highly recommend to buy this CD, it will give you a perfect idea of the meaning of the word ROCK AND ROLL, and the good one, not the Stones' one.
A Che Ora E La Fine del Mondo
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Ligabue keeps on rocking!
A Che Ora E La Fine del Mondo
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Manufacturer: Wea
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ASIN: B00000IHLW
Release Date: 1999-02-25

Tracks:

  1. A Che Ora E La Fine del Mondo? (It's the End of the World as We Know It
  2. Gringo '94
  3. Cerca Nel Cuore
  4. Fuori Tempo
  5. Han Detto Anche Gli Stones
  6. Male Non Fara
  7. Gringo '91
  8. Urlando Contro il Cielo

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Ligabue keeps on rocking!.......1999-12-02

Beginning with a fast, rocky adaptation of REM's: The End of the World as we know it -- his new version: What time does the world end? What channel is it on? -- this album is very listenable. Liga's theme is the End of the World and how people will live out the last moments -- or will they just watch the whole spectacle on TV? It combines his ironic style with great tunes, lively songs, and of course 'that voice'!
Lambrusco Coltelli Rose & Popcorn
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Ligabue's second album
Lambrusco Coltelli Rose & Popcorn
Ligabue
Manufacturer: Wea
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ASIN: B00000IHLX
Release Date: 1999-02-25

Tracks:

  1. Salviamoci La Pelle
  2. Lambrusco E Pop Corn
  3. Camera Con Vista Sul Deserto
  4. Anime in Plexiglass
  5. Con Queste Facce Qui
  6. Sara un Bel Souvenir
  7. Intro
  8. Libera Nos a Malo
  9. Ti Chiamero Sam (Se Suoni Bene)
  10. Urlando Contro il Cielo
  11. Regalami il Tuo Sogno

Album Description

Full Title - Lambrusco Coltelli Rose E Popcorn. Warner German.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Ligabue's second album.......2001-03-21

If you record three albums in three years, from which two of them you've been on the road, there's no doubt that you have to be a great musician, a prolific and talented pne. This is the case of the Emilian Musician Luciano, he's an incredibly talented musician. In this album you'll find some Liga's classics, such as SALVIAMOCCI LA PELLE, LIBERA NOS A MALO, and URLANDO CONTRO IL CIELO. It doesn't sound as good as BUON COMPLEANNO, but it definitely sounds better than his first album. To sum up, is the fourth album to buy, after SU E GIU DA UN PALCO', BUON COMPLEANNO ELVIS, AND LIGABUE. As usual, it's a great buy, expand our minds and listen to great music, which can also be found outside the US.
Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb and almost forgotten composer
  • Ligabue is a wonderful
Zandonai: Francesca da Rimini

Manufacturer: Gala
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001DMWWA
Release Date: 2004-02-24

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb and almost forgotten composer.......2007-04-03

Zandonai is one of the most underrated of opera composers. His Conchita Conchita, Giulietta e Romeo, I Cavalieri di Ekebu I Cavalieri Di Ekebu / Barbieri Sings Arias, and the incomplete Il Bacio all have many lovely passages, but his Francesca da Rimini was his claim to fame and quite deservedly so. From start to finish, the opera is overflowing with beautiful music. Temporarily revived by the Met's production with Placido Domingo and Renata Scotto, it would be very refreshing to see this opera reappear in our opera houses. This live recording from 1976 is a real find. The sound quality is good. Ilva Ligabue (Francesca) has a wonderful instrument and is a fine interpreter of the style. Nello Santi is in his element conducting, keeping the orchestra well balanced with the voices and in tune. The only shortcoming is that there is no libretto, only a small booklet of notes. After the conclusion of the opera the recording includes bonus tracks from Verdi's "I Masnadieri", which are out of place stylistically but certainly welcome. The sound quality is fair to poor (with plenty of audience coughing and some unpleasant grunts) but the cast of Ilva Ligabue, Boris Christoff, Renato Bruson, and an uncredited tenor (Arminio) under direction of Gianandrea Gavazzeni is very good.

4 out of 5 stars Ligabue is a wonderful.......2004-11-18

Zandonai's Francesca da Rimini has been recorded several times.
The best recording is probably a 1984 TV/Radio broadcast from the Met with Levine conducting. It boasts a fabulous Paolo in Placido Domingo and a riveting Gianciotto from Cornel MacNeil.
Renata Scotto is the Francesca and although she is completely in the role and thrilling at times, the top of her voice is hardly beautiful and at times quite shrill. The recording is available on DVD, but has never been issued on CD.

That brings us to the underrated and under recorded Ilva Ligabue in this French radio production. She simply is the best Francesca to have recorded the role. She is also completely in the role and has the pipes to handle it. She's a true spinto in the Tebaldi tradition. Scotto was more of a lyric soprano who pushed her way through some of the more dramatic roles. Bondino and Protti don't measure up to their Met rivals, but they are more than adequate. Santi's conducting is reliable and the orchestra and other soloists are quite good. Francesca require a committed ensemble and the cast here does not disappoint. Recorded sound is quite good also.

At Gala's bargain price this is a must for opera lovers.
Pavarotti & Friends - For War Child
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Pavarotti & Friends - For War Child
    Eric Clapton, Joan Osborne, Elton John, Liza Minelli Luciano Pavarotti , Sheryl Crow, Ligabue, Jon Secada, The Kelly Family Zucchero , and Edoardo Bennato, Solis String Quartet, Paca de Lucia Litfiba
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000Q6S6P4

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